Is the Audi SQ7 a good car?

Yes — the Audi SQ7 is a strong used pick if you want a powerful, comfortable luxury SUV with a polished cabin and easy-to-use technology. The all-generations owner rating is 5/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are its potentially polarizing design, its high starting price, and the fact that the most recent expert-tested year highlights a few recurring considerations around efficiency and overall value.

32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi SQ7 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the SQ7 very highly, and the available expert feedback points to a comfortable, powerful, and user-friendly luxury SUV. The cabin and technology also come through as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Audi SQ7 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should still pay close attention to maintenance history and overall condition, especially on higher-mileage examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi SQ7?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Audi pre-sense basic and front, parking system plus with front and rear acoustic sensors, top-view camera system with Virtual 360, active lane assist, adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist, side assist, and Audi pre sense rear with rear cross-traffic assist and vehicle exit warning.
• Infotainment: the latest version of Audi’s MMI infotainment system with haptic-response touchscreens, Audi Virtual Cockpit plus, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Google Earth navigation.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA estimates fuel economy at 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway/17 mpg combined.

Which Audi SQ7 trim should I buy?

The 2020 Audi SQ7 offers...

• SQ7: The 2020 SQ7 combines a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, an eight-speed automatic transmission, Quattro all-wheel drive, and standard sport-tuned adaptive air suspension with damper control. It suits you if you want the strongest all-around blend of power, comfort, and everyday usability, and it stands out as the best-value choice in the lineup.

What Audi SQ7 do most buyers choose?

The Audi SQ7 years with the most listings are 2022, 2024, and 2023.

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest place to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first when looking for a used SQ7.

Is the Audi SQ7 safe?

• 2020: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Audi SQ7 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings. The Audi SQ7 offers a comfortable, sporty, and upscale cabin that makes it easy to enjoy on daily drives and longer trips.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with 500 horsepower, 568 pound-feet of torque, and a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.
• Tech: The latest model adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Audi Virtual Cockpit plus.
• Safety: The latest model adds advanced driver assistance systems including active lane assist with emergency assist, adaptive cruise control, side assist, Audi pre sense rear with rear cross-traffic assist and vehicle exit warning, intersection assist, and a top-view camera system with virtual 360-degree views.
• Starting price: The base MSRP is $84,800.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.